
Posted 15 days ago
Diagnostic CT Technologist
Shiprock, NMRemote
AI Summary
Performs diagnostic CT scanning and plain film radiography across inpatient, outpatient, ED, ICU, and surgical settings, including trauma and intraoperative imaging support at a NNMC in Shiprock, NM.
About this role
Akicita Federal is hiring Diagnostic Radiology Technologists – Computed Tomography (DRT-CT) to deliver critical diagnostic imaging services for the Indian Health Service's Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico. NNMC is a 60-bed inpatient facility serving approximately 40,000 Emergency Department patients annually, and its Diagnostic Radiology Department performs over 60,000 imaging studies per year — your work directly supports the health of Navajo Nation communities across the region. This is a high-impact, full-coverage role spanning inpatient, outpatient, ED, ICU, and surgical service lines.
- Perform diagnostic CT scanning and plain film radiography across all clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, ICU, and surgical settings
- Provide CT imaging support in emergency and trauma situations within a Level 4 Trauma-designated Emergency Department
- Deliver intraoperative and fluoroscopic imaging support during surgical procedures
- Consult with radiologists and clinical staff on imaging protocols to ensure optimal diagnostic outcomes
- Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner following each imaging encounter
- Adhere strictly to radiation safety standards and infection control protocols throughout all imaging activities
- Maintain readiness to cover assigned shifts consistently, supporting a department managing a critical staffing vacancy rate of over 50%
Skills
Computed TomographyCT ScanningFluoroscopic ImagingInfection ControlPlain Film RadiographyRadiation SafetyRadiographyTrauma Imaging